Tagged: Crystal Castles

Health – "Die Slow"

I usually hate how people will commend bands for making their sound poppier and more accessible, which is exactly the case for the new Health single “Die Slow”. Only problem is, I can’t stop listening to this song. read more »

POSTED May 18, 2009 2:35PM IN THE TRIPWIRE Comments (1) TAGS: , , , , ,

The Rumors Were True: Lollapalooza Line-Up Confirmed

At last, the Lollapalooza rumors are put to rest — Depeche Mode, Tool, The Killers, Beastie Boys, Kings of Leon and (of course) Jane’s Addiction will be headlining this year’s festival, along with an impressive cast of supporting bands, Lollapalooza organizers confirmed today. read more »

POSTED April 21, 2009 12:12PM IN THE TRIPWIRE TAGS: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Blur Announce Warm Up Shows

We’ve been anticipating Blur‘s reunion since we first heard about it, and were even more excited when they confirmed the addition of Crystal Castles, Deerhoof and (to a lesser extent, it’s nothing personal) Vampire Weekend to the line up for their reunion shows at Hyde Park. But the hype keeps growing with the announcement of two intimate shows for fans before their awaited reunion. See how nice they are? They hype up the Hyde Park shows so it’s not as annoying when you’re told they won’t be Blur’s first shows back as originally advertised. read more »

POSTED April 20, 2009 10:39AM IN THE TRIPWIRE TAGS: , , ,

Crystal Castles Leave Fans Hanging, Cancel Dallas Show Amid Controversy, Get Called Prima Donnas

Crystal Castles and Vega have found themselves in a battle of the bands, and no, they’re not playing some cheesy winner-takes-all show anytime soon. Instead, the bands have been bickering back and forth since last night, when Vega was kicked off the Crystal Castles’ bill, before the Castles eventually canceled the show altogether last minute, disappointing the thousands of fans that were there to see Alice Glass in all her glory. read more »

POSTED April 15, 2009 3:36PM IN THE TRIPWIRE Comments (15) TAGS: , , ,

Blur Taps Vampire Weekend, Crystal Castles And More For Hyde Park Reunion Shows

Hot off the presses this morning from across the pond — Blur have announced the roster of bands who’ll join them in Hyde Park for their highly anticipated reunion gigs this July. Among the chosen ones are Crystal Castles, Vampire Weekend, Foals and more. read more »

POSTED April 14, 2009 12:00PM IN THE TRIPWIRE TAGS: , , , , , , , , ,

All Points West Returns To NJ; Tool, Beastie Boys, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, MGMT And More Confirmed

After the momentous success of last year, All Points West is back for another go at the festival scene, and even though we won’t be seeing Radiohead back on the stage for another round of jaw dropping performances this year, the line up is pretty stacked, having Coldplay, Tool and The Beastie Boys headlining the three day event at Liberty State Park in New Jersey. read more »

POSTED March 30, 2009 4:33PM IN THE TRIPWIRE TAGS: , , , , , , , , , ,

Clip'd Beaks, Pictureplane Release New 7" Singles On Lovepump United

Today’s the big day, kids! Lovepump United has two singles hitting the streets, Clip’d Beaks‘ “Visions” b/w “Dank Swamp” 7″ and Pictureplane’s first LPU-release, the “Trance Doll” 7″. read more »

POSTED March 10, 2009 4:41PM IN THE TRIPWIRE Comments (1) TAGS: , , , , ,

Best Singles Of 2008, #5 – Crystal Castles Vs. HEALTH "Crimewave"

Without any press interviews or even barely a word while they perform, Crystal Castles took the music-world by storm when they released their self-titled debut back in March. And when you add the coolest woman of 2008 to one of LA’s — if not the world’s — preeminent noise-makers in HEALTH, the result is a recipe for a great single. read more »

POSTED December 29, 2008 8:38PM IN THE TRIPWIRE Comments (1) TAGS: , , ,

Best Singles Of 2008, #8 – Does It Offend You, Yeah? "We Are Rockstars"

Despite being on a critically panned record, this highly acclaimed single was bumped far and wide by dance and indie kids alike. Along with Crystal Castles, Does It Offend You, Yeah? helped kick off 2008 as a year of raunchy, Justice-inspired, live dance music. read more »

POSTED December 24, 2008 5:36PM IN THE TRIPWIRE Comments (1) TAGS: , , , ,

Freeload: Crystal Castles, “Death (White Lies Remix)”

First thing in the morning, nothing beats an email with the subject “Death.” Really. It’s better than free scones in the office kitchen. It’s like, Oh great, now our own mortality is emailing us. Like … read more »

POSTED August 21, 2008 10:32AM IN MP3 / STREAMS TAGS: , ,